Voices of Ukraine: Reading and music in Pritzwalk on June 20th!

Voices of Ukraine: Reading and music in Pritzwalk on June 20th!

A unique cultural event will take place in Pritzwalk on June 20th at 7 p.m.: the reading “Voices of Ukraine” in St. Nikolai Church. Organized by the Pritzwalk Evangelical Church Community, the event will offer a literary journey through Ukraine, which is now more than ever the focus of public attention. The Berlin actors Jan Uplegger and Mareile Metzner will lead the evening and present the treasures of Ukrainian literature. Musical contributions include refugee singers such as Iryna Lazer, Iryna Razin-Kravchenko and Nataliia Kuprynenko as well as Daniil Zverkhanovsky on the electric guitar.

“Voices of Ukraine” is more than just a reading – it is a powerful portrait of a country whose history and culture have come under pressure since Russia’s attack on February 24, 2022. The war not only changed people's lives and the political landscape, but also severely endangered Ukraine's cultural identity. nordkurier.de reported that this is an occasion for a deep examination of Ukrainian culture, which needs to be preserved.

Cultural significance in times of crisis

The Ukraine conflict is not only perceived as a military conflict, but also affects the country's cultural memory. According to [guardini.de](https://www.guardini.de/ Veranstaltung/stimme-der-ukraine/), the Ukrainian culture, which has grown over centuries, is under attack by the Russian attackers. They fear the identity-forming power of Ukrainian culture and are trying to eliminate it. Historic moments in the Ukrainian pursuit of freedom and democracy, such as the Revolution of Dignity on Kyiv's Maidan, are in jeopardy.

In their reading, Uplegger and Metzner not only want to highlight the beauty of the Ukrainian language, but also invite the audience to consider the questions of Ukraine's past and future. After the reading, an open conversation is offered with the participants, which offers the opportunity to share their own thoughts and feelings.

Donations for humanitarian aid

The social aspect of the event should be particularly emphasized. Admission to the reading is free, but the audience is asked to make donations for humanitarian aid to Ukraine. This initiative supports people in need as a result of the war and, in the best case scenario, ensures that help reaches where it is most urgently needed. As Deutschlandfunk Kultur notes, Ukrainian culture is becoming increasingly important in Europe. Music and literature from Ukraine are receiving more attention, which also underlines the relevance of events like this.

As the war continues and cultural activities in Ukraine are significantly disrupted, hope for freedom and democratic values ​​remains strong. The reading “Voices of Ukraine” will represent a small but important step towards keeping these values ​​alive and strengthening the connection to Ukrainian culture.